On December 24, 2010 the Transportation Security
Administration (TSA) released the following information concerning the
potential inspection of insulated beverage containers carried by some
air travelers.

Public Notice

"Passengers may observe additional security
measures related to insulated beverage containers. TSA is carefully
monitoring information related to terrorist tactics and working with our
international partners to share information and security best practices.

The possible tactics terrorists might use include the concealment of
explosives inside insulated beverage containers, so in the coming days,
passengers flying within and to the U.S. may notice additional security
measures related to insulated beverage containers. While such items are
not being banned from travel, TSA Officers have been trained to detect a
variety of threats including the concealment of explosives in common
items.

TSA will continue to deploy risk-based security measures and work with
our international, federal, state, local and private sector partners to
protect the traveling public.

As always, the safety and security of the American people is our highest
priority and we ask the public to remain vigilant and aware of their
surroundings and report any suspicious activity to their local
authorities.

The following Frequently Asked Questions were
provided by TSA."

FAQ

Q. Why is TSA issuing this notice now?
A. TSA is carefully monitoring information related to terrorist tactics
and working with our international partners to share information and
security best practices. The possible tactics terrorists might use
include the concealment of explosives inside insulated beverage
containers.

Q. If there is no specific threat, why is TSA issuing a notice?
A. TSA is carefully monitoring information related to possible methods
of attack. We will continue to deploy risk-based security measures and
work with our international, federal, state, local and private sector
partners to protect the traveling public.

Q. Are thermoses/insulated beverage containers now prohibited in
carry-on or checked baggage?
A. At this time, insulated beverage containers are permitted in carry-on
and checked baggage. TSA liquid policy still applies at the checkpoint.

Q. If thermoses/insulated beverage containers pose a threat, why
aren't they prohibited?
A. TSA makes risk-based decisions and our officers have been trained to
detect a variety of threats including the concealment of explosives in
common items. We have also shared this information with our stakeholders
and foreign partners.

Q. If liquids are already prohibited, why are these measures being
put in place?
A. These measures apply to empty, insulated beverage containers at the
checkpoint. 3-1-1 rules for liquids remain in effect.

Q. What changes can the traveling public expect?
A. Passengers traveling with insulated beverage containers can expect to
see additional screening of these items using procedures currently in
place, including X-ray screening, physical inspection and the use of
explosives trace detection technology.

Q. Is TSA implementing new security measures related to this notice?
A. TSA is continuing to deploy risk-based security measures based on the
latest intelligence to protect the traveling public. Passengers
traveling with insulated beverage containers can expect to see
additional screening of these items using procedures currently in place,
including X-ray screening, physical inspection and the use of explosives
trace detection technology.

Q. What happens if an insulated beverage container alarms while being
screened?
A. As is currently the case, any item that alarms while undergoing X-ray
screening will receive additional screening, to include the use of
explosives trace detection technology. If TSA Officers are unable to
resolve a alarm, the item will not be permitted on board the plane.

Q. How long will this measure remain in place?
A. This measure is designed to be sustainable. TSA will continuously
review this measure to ensure the highest levels of security.

Q. Do these new measures apply to all personal liquid containers?
A. The notice is based on intelligence and specific to insulated
beverage containers.